Becky G, born Rebbeca Marie Gomez, is an award-winning American singer and actress. Her accolades include two American Music Awards, an iHeartRadio Music Award, nine Latin American Music Awards, the Extraordinary Evolution Award, and the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Impact Award. She has also received nominations for a Billboard Music Award and five Latin Grammy Awards.
1994: Original "Si Una Vez (If I Once)" Release
The original version of "Si Una Vez (If I Once)" by the late Tejano singer Selena was released in 1994.
March 2, 1997: Birth of Becky G
Rebbeca Marie Gomez, known as Becky G, was born on March 2, 1997.
2003: Release of "Jenny from the Block"
Jennifer Lopez released "Jenny from the Block" in 2003, which Becky G later covered in 2013.
2008: Early Acting Roles
In 2008, Becky G appeared in the short film "El Tux" and the television film "La estación de la Calle Olvera".
2009: Joining Girl Groups and Music Video Release
Becky G became a member of the girl groups G.L.A.M. and B.C.G. in 2009 and filmed a music video for the song "JellyBean" with G.L.A.M.
September 15, 2011: "Otis" Cover Release
Becky G uploaded her cover of "Otis" to YouTube on September 15, 2011, catching the attention of producer Dr. Luke.
2011: Early Recognition through Cover Songs
Becky G gained recognition in 2011 for her cover versions of popular songs uploaded to YouTube.
March 1, 2012: Release of "Take Care" Cover
Becky G released her cover of "Take Care" on March 1, 2012, as part of her work with The Jam.
2012: Collaborations and Debut Single Release
In 2012, Becky G released her debut single "Problem" featuring will.i.am and collaborated with other artists like Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd.
April 8, 2013: Release of "Becky from the Block"
Becky G released "Becky from the Block", her official debut single, on April 8, 2013. The song is a cover of Jennifer Lopez's "Jenny from the Block" (2003).
July 2013: Play It Again EP Release
In July 2013, Becky G released her debut EP, Play It Again.
2013: Release of "Becky from the Block"
Becky G released her debut commercial single, "Becky from the Block", in 2013.
March 29, 2014: "Can't Get Enough" Release
On March 29, 2014, Becky G released "Can't Get Enough," featuring Pitbull, as the lead single from her debut EP, Play It Again. The song was a hit, reaching number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and number two on the U.S. Billboard Latin Airplay chart.
April 23, 2014: "Shower" Release
Becky G released the standalone single "Shower" on April 23, 2014. The song achieved commercial success, peaking at number sixteen in the U.S., number thirty-eight in Canada, and number eighty in the U.K. It was also certified 2× platinum by the RIAA.
July 2014: CoverGirl Spokesperson
In July 2014, Becky G became a representative for CoverGirl, appearing in commercials and promoting their products in her music videos.
2014: Mainstream Success with "Shower"
Becky G achieved mainstream success in 2014 with her single "Shower", which reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.
January 7, 2015: Collaboration with Thalía
On January 7, 2015, Becky G was featured on Mexican singer Thalía's single, "Como Tú No Hay Dos."
February 2015: Relationship with Austin Mahone
Becky G began dating American singer Austin Mahone in February 2015.
March 2015: "Can't Stop Dancin'" Remix with J Balvin
In March 2015, Becky G released a remix of her single "Can't Stop Dancin'" with Colombian singer J Balvin.
August 2015: Breakup with Austin Mahone
Becky G and Austin Mahone ended their relationship in August 2015.
October 2015: Co-headlining Tour with J Balvin
In October 2015, Becky G embarked on a co-headlining tour with J Balvin across the United States.
May 28, 2016: Completion of "Power Rangers" Filming
Filming for "Power Rangers" concluded on May 28, 2016, in Vancouver, Canada.
June 2016: Relationship with Sebastian Lletget
Becky G's relationship with Sebastian Lletget was confirmed in June 2016.
2016: Release of First Full-Spanish Song
Becky G released her first full-Spanish song, "Sola", in 2016.
April 7, 2017: "Si Una Vez (If I Once)" English Remake Release
The English remake of "Si Una Vez (If I Once)" by Play-N-Skillz, featuring Becky G, Frankie J, and Kap G, was released on April 7, 2017.
October 2017: Fan Attack and Anxiety Issues
Becky G experienced an "out-of-control fan attack" in Mexico City while on tour with Fifth Harmony in October 2017. She later shared her experience and discussed her struggles with anxiety on Snapchat.
December 2017: Revelation of Half-Sister
In December 2017, Becky G revealed that she has a half-sister.
2017: Power Rangers Film Debut
Becky G starred as Trini in the film Power Rangers, released in 2017. This marked her feature film debut.
February 9, 2018: Release of 'Mi Mala' Remix
On February 9, 2018, the Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky released a remix of their song 'Mi Mala' featuring Karol G, Becky G, Grace, and Lali. The single peaked at number thirty-eight on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
April 2018: Release of 'Sin Pijama'
In April 2018, Becky G released the single 'Sin Pijama' with Natti Natasha. The song topped the charts in Spain and several Latin American countries, peaking at number seventy in the U.S. It surpassed 100 million views on YouTube within three weeks, was certified 38x platinum by the RIAA, and won multiple awards, including Urban Song of the Year and Urban Collaboration of the Year at the Lo Nuestro Awards.
October 25, 2018: Hosting of the Latin American Music Awards
On October 25, 2018, Becky G, alongside other artists, hosted the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California. She won the Favorite Female Artist of the Year at the ceremony.
December 2018: Salvaje Makeup Collection Release
Becky G collaborated with ColourPop to release her makeup collection, Salvaje, in December 2018.
2018: Leading Ladies of Entertainment Honor
Becky G was recognized as one of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment by The Latin Recording Academy in 2018.
2018: Release of "Zooted"
Becky G released "Zooted", her first English-language song in three years, in 2018.
January 18, 2019: Release of 'LBD'
On January 18, 2019, Becky G officially returned to English music with the release of 'LBD', along with its lyric video.
March 2019: Spanish Version of 'Lost in the Middle of Nowhere' Released
In March 2019, Kane Brown released a Spanish version of 'Lost in the Middle of Nowhere' featuring Becky G, along with a music video and a behind-the-scenes clip with the English version.
May 17, 2019: Release of 'Un Mundo Ideal'
On May 17, 2019, Becky G performed 'Un Mundo Ideal', a bilingual version of 'A Whole New World', with English singer Zayn Malik for the soundtrack of the 2019 remake of 'Aladdin'.
October 2019: Mala Santa Album Release
In October 2019, Becky G released her debut studio album, "Mala Santa." This latin pop and reggaeton record, which also includes elements of latin hip hop and urbano, marked a "new era" in her musical journey.
2019: Release of Singles in English and Spanish
Becky G released several singles in both English and Spanish in 2019.
2019: Extraordinary Evolution Award
Becky G was presented with the Extraordinary Evolution Award in 2019 for her quickly developing career.
2019: Release of Debut Studio Album, "Mala Santa"
Becky G's debut studio album, "Mala Santa", was released in 2019, achieving commercial success and certifications.
January 31, 2020: Perdiendo la Cabeza Release
Becky G collaborated with Mexican pop singer Carlos Rivera and Puerto Rican singer Pedro Capó on the single "Perdiendo la Cabeza" released on January 31, 2020. This became her first number-one song in Mexico.
July 17, 2020: Release of 'Mala' Remix
On July 17, 2020, Pitbull released the remix to his song 'Mala' featuring Becky G and De La Ghetto.
2020: Angel City FC Ownership
Becky G joined the ownership group of Angel City FC, a team in the National Women's Soccer League, in 2020.
February 22, 2021: Rotate Release
Becky G released "Rotate," a standalone single featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy, on February 22, 2021. The song was prominently featured in Pepsi commercials, including those with soccer players like Lionel Messi.
March 2021: PrettyLittleThing Collaboration
Becky G partnered with PrettyLittleThing in March 2021 to launch her streetwear collection.
May 17, 2021: Ram Pam Pam Performance on The Tonight Show
On May 17, 2021, Becky G and Natti Natasha premiered their collaborative single "Ram Pam Pam" on American television during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
November 2021: Face to Face with Becky G Premiere
Becky G began hosting her own talk show, "Face to Face with Becky G," on Facebook Watch in November 2021. The show's first guest was American singer Demi Lovato.
2021: Death of Becky G's Grandfather
Becky G's grandfather passed away in 2021.
2021: Launch of Treslúce Beauty
Becky G launched her cosmetics company, Treslúce Beauty, in 2021.
2021: "Mayores" Music Video Reaches 2 Billion Views
By 2021, the music video for Becky G and Bad Bunny's hit song "Mayores" had surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube.
February 2022: Release of "Mamiii"
In February 2022, Becky G released "Mamiii" with Karol G, the third single from her second studio album. It reached number four on the Billboard Global 200, number fifteen in the U.S., and became her first number-one song on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The song earned 23x platinum certification by the RIAA.
March 2022: Treslúce Beauty Launch
In March 2022, Becky G launched her own makeup line, Treslúce Beauty, which is sold through Ulta Beauty.
May 2022: Release of Esquemas
Becky G released her second studio album, "Esquemas", in May 2022.
December 9, 2022: Engagement to Sebastian Lletget
Becky G and American professional soccer player Sebastian Lletget announced their engagement on December 9, 2022.
2022: Release of Second Studio Album, "Esquemas"
Becky G's second studio album, "Esquemas", was released in 2022, debuting high on Billboard charts.
February 14, 2023: Release of "Te Quiero Besar"
On February 14, 2023, Mexican regional quartet Fuerza Regida released the single "Te Quiero Besar" with Becky G.
March 2023: Cheating Allegations and Apology
In March 2023, Sebastian Lletget issued an apology for alleged cheating, but no further statements have been made by either party since then.
September 2023: Release of Esquinas
Becky G released her third studio album, "Esquinas", in September 2023. This marked her first foray into the Regional Mexican genre, and the album served as a tribute to her grandparents, who emigrated from Mexico to the United States.
2023: Patron Tequila Collaboration and Gonza Creative Director
Becky G collaborated with Patron Tequila and took on the role of creative director for swimwear brand Gonza in 2023.
2023: Becky G's Impact Award
Becky G received the Impact Award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music ceremony.
2023: Billboard Women in Music Impact Award
Becky G received the Impact Award at the Billboard Women in Music event in 2023.
2023: Release of Third Studio Album, "Esquinas"
Becky G's third studio album, "Esquinas", was released in 2023, debuting on the Billboard charts.
January 2024: Guest Judge on RuPaul's Drag Race
In January 2024, Becky G appeared as a guest judge on the sixteenth season's premiere of the reality television show RuPaul's Drag Race.